1) Ch 2, 5sc in second ch from hook (5)2) 2 sc in each st around (10)3) *2 sc in next st, sc in next st*, rep from ** around (15)4) *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts*, rep from ** around(20)5) *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts*, rep from ** around (25)6– 11) sc in each st around (25)12) *sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts*, rep from ** around (20)13) *sc2tog, sc in next 2 st*, rep from ** around (15)

*stuff the body firmly with polyester fiber filling*

14) *sc2tog, sc in next st*, rep from ** around (10)15) sc2tog for each st around, sl st to bind and leave a 12" tail for sewing the legs on. (5)

Head: J hook and super bulky yarn.

1) Ch 2, 5sc in second ch from hook (5)2) 2 sc in each st around (10)3) *2 sc in next st, sc in next st*, rep from ** around (15)4) *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts*, rep from ** around(20)5– 7) sc in each st around (20)8) *sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts*, rep from ** around, sl st to bind off, leave a 12 tail for sewing to body (15)

Legs: (make 8) J hook and super bulky yarn.

1) Ch 17, turn, sc in next 6, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 9. Ch 3 (toe) sl st in last sc to bind off, weave in your ends.

Assembly:

Stack 4 legs in the same direction with toes facing outward and thread your 12" yarn tail through the top st of each. Sew the group of legs to the last round of the body. Repeat this on the opposite side with legs facing in the opposing direction.

Use your slicker brush to fuzz up the yarn on the body and head. Small, fast strokes work best :D

Always fuzz your yarn BEFORE you add embellishments. You don't want to scratch the eyes!

Attach safety eyes, (evenly spaced) to round 3 of the head. Sew a dime sized piece of felt between the eyes for a nose (you can use fabric glue or liquid stitches if you prefer but this is permanent).

Stuff the head firmly with polyester fiber fill. Using the remaining 12" from your bind off, sew the head to the body over the joint of the legs. The legs should protrude from between the head and body.If necessary, add more stuffing when the head is an inch away from being completely sewn on, before you close and bind off. Finish sewing and weave in your ends.

September 20, 2008

In honor of my favorite season I'm offering an Autumn Special - 6mm, 7.5mm, 9mm, 10.5mm and 12mm eyes will be priced at 10 pairs for $10.00 USD for the entire Fall season of 2008! This is a great time to make Halloween toys, Thanksgiving decorations and winter holiday gifts.